Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,444 kg | 2,275 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 100 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,003 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 991 mm | -49 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 942 mm | 41 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 309 L | 110 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,136 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,512 L | 12.8 |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |